Urocortin-1
Urocortin
40 Amino Acids · MW: about 4720 Da
Amino Acids
40
Molecular Weight
about 4720 Da
Half-life
15-30 minutes
Research Score
3.8
Studies
74
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Urocortin-1?
CRH-family peptide that activates CRH receptors and participates in stress, cardiovascular, and metabolic signaling. It is mainly a research tool for HPA-axis and stress physiology studies.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
stress physiology research
cardiovascular signaling studies
CRH-receptor biology
Research Summary
Endogenous CRH-related peptide studied for its effects on ACTH release and stress adaptation.
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